For decades it has been shown that acute changes in gravity have an effect on neuronal
systems of human and animals on different levels, from the molecular level to the whole …

This review discusses the past and recent findings on how changes in gravity affect cellular
and subcellular parameters of the human nervous system and the implementation of cell …

Unexpected sudden perturbations challenge postural equilibrium and require reactive
compensation. This study aimed to assess interaction effects of the direction, displacement …

Context Obesity is a growing global health concern. The increased body mass and altered
mass distribution associated with obesity may be related to increases in plantar shear that …

Fatigue impairs sensorimotor performance, reduces spinal reflexes and affects the
interaction of antagonistic muscles in complex motor tasks. Although there is literature …

Balance training in the aquatic environment is often used in rehabilitation practice to
improve static and dynamic balance. Although aquatic therapy is widely used in clinical …

On our astronomical neighbors Mars and the Moon, bouncing movements are the preferred
locomotor techniques. During bouncing, the stretch-shortening cycle describes the muscular …

Introduction: For interplanetary and orbital missions in human space flight, knowledge about
the gravity-sensitivity of the central nervous system (CNS) is required. The objective of this …

The control of bipedal stance and the capacity to regain postural equilibrium after its
deterioration in variable gravities are crucial prerequisites for manned space missions. With …

Background The spine has a complex motor control. Its different stabilization mechanisms
through passive, active, and neurological subsystems may result in spinal stiffness. To better …